News & analysis of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, by Matthew Stiegler

New opinion — a significant Eleventh Amendment immunity reversal

The Third Circuit today held that Montclair State University is an “arm of the state” and thus entitled to Eleventh Amendment immunity from federal suit. The opinion resolves a split among district courts in the circuit and gives a thorough review and application of the court’s Eleventh Amendment precedent applicable to state universities.

Joining Krause were Ambro and Thompson D-NJ by designation. Arguing counsel were Jennifer McGruther for New Jersey and Michael DiChiara of Krakower DiChiara for the appellees.